Math Problem Statement

Triangles VWX and XYZ are similar triangles. What is the length of VW in cm? Given: VX = 2 cm, XY = ?, VY = 15 cm, YZ = 9 cm.

Solution

The problem involves two similar triangles: VWX\triangle VWX and XYZ\triangle XYZ. We are tasked with finding the length of VWVW, given the dimensions of the other triangle.

Here’s the data we have from the image:

  • VX=2cmVX = 2 \, \text{cm}
  • VY=15cmVY = 15 \, \text{cm}
  • YZ=9cmYZ = 9 \, \text{cm}

Since the triangles VWX\triangle VWX and XYZ\triangle XYZ are similar, we can use the properties of similar triangles, which states that corresponding sides are proportional. The sides VWVW and VYVY correspond to each other, as do VXVX and XYXY, and WXWX and YZYZ.

Using the proportionality rule:

VWVY=VXXY\frac{VW}{VY} = \frac{VX}{XY}

We can rearrange this to solve for VWVW:

VW=VXXY×VYVW = \frac{VX}{XY} \times VY

To find XYXY, we subtract the given YZYZ from XZXZ (which is the entire length from XX to ZZ). Since we have the necessary information, we can calculate the missing lengths and VWVW.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Similar Triangles
Proportionality

Formulas

Proportionality in similar triangles: (VW / VY) = (VX / XY)

Theorems

Similarity Theorem: If two triangles have corresponding angles equal, then their corresponding sides are proportional.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10